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A historic building with multiple domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and under a clear sky. 1
A group of people in a room with ornate ceiling decorations. 2
A pedestrian bridge with a view of a large mosque and minarets. 3
A historic building with a large dome and two minarets, surrounded by a fountain. 4
A mosque with a green dome and minaret, surrounded by leafless trees. 5
By Oguzhan Ceylan

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Free cancellation available
Price is €151 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • This tour is a must in Istanbul with a small group (10 people max) with all the tickets included!
    We start from German Fountain- a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm next to Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organised and take place. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets. Next, you will see the. Hagia Sophia - The Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Following the visits you will be guided to Nakkas Cistern and presented to a presentation of old Istanbul and demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts and Grand Bazaar for thousand of shops.

    Magnificent Topkapı Museum is the big one, the most important museum of Turkey and Balkan Peninsula. First, second, third and fourth courtyards; the Audience Hall, Treasury, gardens, kiosks. Hagia Irene Church. Your lunch will be served en route in a local and authentic restaurant where you will be able to taste various types of local tastes. To see these things with a great guide. Well, you will never be quite the same again.

Activity location

  • German Fountain
    • Hippodrome Square,
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • German Fountain
    • At Meydanı Caddesi
    • 34122, Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Best of Istanbul Small group!

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Licensed Experienced TourGuide
Duration: 8 hours
3 Course Lunch Included : Red lentil soup
Small Salad and Meze
Mix Kebab Plate ( Kebab meatballs, Chicken Shish Kebab, Pide, Lahmacun)
Desert, Tea
Walking tour old town : Old town of Istanbul is closed for traffic and all the sites are walking distance!

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€151.06 x 1 Adult€151.06
Total
Price is €151.06

Private Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Private Guidance Servise
Duration: 7 hours
3 course lunch: Startters
Mix Kebab Menu or Vegetarian option
Dessert and Tea
Tailoring the route : With your private guide you can add and skip some of the sites upon your will and tailor the itinerary for the day together.

Language options: English
Price details
€215.80 x 1 Adult€215.80
Total
Price is €215.80

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Topkapı palace + Harem + Hagia Irene (Combine Tickets)Included! ’$62 USD’
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    3 course lunch (mixed kebab meal or vegetarian)
  • Inclusions
    All Fees and Taxes
  • Inclusions
    English Speaking Professional Tour Guide
  • Inclusions
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • Inclusions
    Hagia Sophia Ticket Included! ‘$28.5 USD’
  • Exclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Ladies best bring a head scarf (if not available, it can be arranged during the tour)
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

German Fountain

  • 15m
In hippodrome square built in late Ottoman period sent by German king Whilliam the 2nd.

Blue Mosque

  • 45m
Free entrance. Most visited mosque of Istanbul dating 1616 and every detail of this beautiful structure.

Hagia Sophia Mosque

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Entry admission fees for Hagia Sophia €25 is included in the tour price!

Obelisk of Theodosius

  • 15m
In between Ibrahim Pasha palace and Blue Mosque 35 hundred years old of an masterpecie and its dept history will be given by your guide.

Serpent Column

  • 15m
24 hundred years of history brouth to Constantiople in 4rt century

Hippodrome

  • 15m
Hippodrome was built for the biggest entertainment of roman citizens.

Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles

  • 20m
Naklibent cistern with exhibition of Ancient Constantinople and Hippodrome ruins. Constantinople in 1200 AD Exhibition. Demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.

Grand Bazaar

  • 1h
4 thousand shops and 62 streets

Tamara Restaurant Sultanahmet

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Lunch break in well known restaurant nearby Blue Mosque, Tamara restaurant Soup of the day Mix kebab, or (vegetarian option) Local dessert or fruit

Topkapi Palace

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
biggest palace in Istanbul which served Ottoman Empire's 25 Sultans

Hagia Irene Museum

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
6th century church of holly piece

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi) (Pass by)

In the same square as Hippodrome square

Cemberlitas Sutunu

  • 10m
The forum square built by emperor Constantine in 4th century

Nuruosmaniye Camii

  • 10m
18th century earliest Mosque Built with baroque style

Jewelry Market

  • 15m
Antique and jewellery market of Grand Bazaar

Sogukcesme Sokak

  • 5m
On the side to Topkapi Palace walls a street with mansion built in Ottoman period

Divanyolu Street

  • 10m
Ceremonial Street of Ottoman empire

Topkapı Palace Harem Units

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
This tour will also cover Harem Museum Of Topkapi Palace

Location

Activity location

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    German Fountain
    • Hippodrome Square,
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    German Fountain
    • At Meydanı Caddesi
    • 34122, Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Turkiye

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